Self-Portrait
1850
oil
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
1850
oil
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
This portrait features a man with dark, curly hair and a beard, wearing a black coat over a white shirt and black tie. The background is a deep, rich brown, with a lighter brown border around the edges of the painting. The subject's gaze is directed to the right, and his expression is neutral. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait, with the subject's face and clothing standing out against the darker background. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the subject is lost in thought. For more information on the artist behind this self-portrait, look up Alfred Jacob Miller.
